AlliedSignal buys Johnson Matthey unit

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AlliedSignal Inc. has reached an agreement to acquire a US unit belonging to Johnson Matthey PLC in a deal worth $655 million (643.6 million euros). AlliedSignal will purchase Johnson Matthey Electronics. The proposed deal will expand AlliedSignal's presence in the semiconductor market. The move represents AlliedSignal's attempt to focus more on business lines that are more profitable.

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AlliedSignal to acquire US unit belonging to Johnson Matthey in a deal worth $655 million

Diversified Companies, Abstract, AlliedSignal Inc., Johnson Matthey PLC, Johnson Matthey Electronics Inc.

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Vishay makes offer to buy company

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Vishay Intertechnology Inc. has made a bid to acquire General Semiconductor Inc. Vishay has offered approximately $439 million (489.8 million euros) in shares to acquire General Semiconductor.

Electronic resistors, Resistors, Electronic Resistor Manufacturing, Electronic components industry, Vishay Intertechnology Inc., VSH, General Semiconductor Inc., SEM

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Maxim Integrated plans to buy maker of semiconductors

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Maxim Integrated Products Inc. has reached an agreement to purchase Dallas Semiconductor Corp. Maxim will acquire Dallas for approximately $2.5 billion (2.71 billion euros).

Integrated & Hybrid Circuits, Semiconductors & Parts NEC, Dallas Semiconductor Corp., Maxim Integrated Products Inc., DS, MXIM

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